I want to buy a gun

[thefuzz]

Going back to what I said earlier, my gun is also not just for me, it's for my lady friend as well.

I chose a revolver because it's much easier for her to just point and pull the trigger.

[GritsRgreat]

F it! Get yourself a compound bow. They'll never hear it coming and you can pick them off one at a time.

[NotinbutaPnut]

I would suggest a shotgun for home defense. Make sure it is pump. The best way to ward off home invaders is to cycle a round in a pump shotgun. That will scare the poo out of anyone trying to mess with you. Plus nothing is more accurate to hit a target within 20 feet than a shotgun.

[Mvp2014]

I would get a H&K USP 45 or a compact Glock 9mm if you are going to conceal. I love my USP, great feel, plenty of ooomph

[g5jamz]

Compact Glock would be good. How good is the lady person at handling weaponry. Small hands? I have a Ruger P89DC and love it...very durable and can shoot tons without worrying about cleaning and stuff if you're bad about maintaining. If I were to get another pistol or going CC, I'd probably like to get a small Glock in a .40 or .45...the two finger jobbies.

Go to any firing range with your gf and see if they'll let her try different ones out. Understanding HOW to fire it is a concern. Revolvers are easy...point...pull trigger...repeat...very durable.

[Epistaxis]

I've been thinking a lot about this topic lately.

Home defense, in the hands of the novice, should probably be best handled with a shotgun.

Less chance of killing someone you love, better chance of hitting the bad guy when you are darn near pooping your pants.

The less dangerous solution is a burglar alarm.

I like the Remington 870 (thanks Pantha San) and the Benelli SuperNova (sorry Pantha San).

For a handgun I like the Sig Sauer P229, which can be chambered with a .40 or .357 with a barrel change.

For long rifles I like the Sako in 30-06.

Have I purchased any of these yet...no.

Will I?

Yeah, probably soon.

The older I get, the loonier I get.

And more paranoid.

[FuzzyPanther]

Whatever you decide on, make sure it's a 9mm. Then, anytime you make reference to your firearm, you can refer to it as "your nine". This instantly gives street cred.

If not, maybe try the Taurus Judge. It can fire pistol rounds or 410 shotgun shells, and is a revolver.

[GSQUARED]

Tarus Judge is a good self defense weapon. Shoots 410 shells or .40

[mmmbeans]

taurus judge is a novelty gun.

[C47]

Screw a handgun, buy an AA 12....

[PhillyB]

just get an AR 15 and be done with it

[Woodcookedbbq]

I have a Kel Tec P-11 9mm. It's very easy to conceal, lightweight, and reasonably priced. The only drawback is a long trigger pull, but if you just want to have it for personal protection, that's really not an issue.

[Sheldon Wolowizard]

I think you are missing the obvious solution.

First we begin with a simple remodel of your house to turn your master bedroom into your safe room/tactical response center along with a couple other "minor" upgrades.

1. Claymores in the walls in strategic places such as entry ways and hallways

2. False air duct panels to conceal tear gas and smoke generators

3. Strategically placed lasers for confusion to let the intruder think they are getting lit up so they can't tell where the real laser from your gun is coming from

4. 148 decible air horns at strategic entry points in your home. And lets be real, those aren't just for intruders, they make a hand dandy repellant from salesmen to religious zealots.

5. Trap door in the hallway to the master bedroom filled with ponji death sticks.

6. Cameras so you can respond/watch the mayhem from your control room

Now this may seem a bit over the top, but can we really protect ourselves too much?

Of course, you can always JUST carry a pistol. Personally I use a S&W .45 compact with 230 grain buffalo bore HP to start along with the other various assorted things I keep on my person at all times anyway. I prefer a larger round simply to be able to inflict more damage once it gets inside.

After much searching and trying several different pistols, I got my wife a S&W M&P 9mm compact for CC and personal protection. 3 different size backstraps makes it adjustable. After 1500 rounds there's only been a couple of no fires due to hard primers. Also, it's easy to clean, super reliable, and pretty much stupid proof.

But those are just my thoughts.

Oh and if your driveway is long enough, don't forget the Barrett .50 BMG so you can get them before they get to the door.

[CarolinaAllDay]

I think you are missing the obvious solution.

First we begin with a simple remodel of your house to turn your master bedroom into your safe room/tactical response center along with a couple other "minor" upgrades.

1. Claymores in the walls in strategic places such as entry ways and hallways

2. False air duct panels to conceal tear gas and smoke generators

3. Strategically placed lasers for confusion to let the intruder think they are getting lit up so they can't tell where the real laser from your gun is coming from

4. 148 decible air horns at strategic entry points in your home. And lets be real, those aren't just for intruders, they make a hand dandy repellant from salesmen to religious zealots.

5. Trap door in the hallway to the maste

r bedroom filled with ponji death sticks.

6. Cameras so you can respond/watch the mayhem from your control room

Now this may seem a bit over the top, but can we really protect ourselves too much?

Of course, you can always JUST carry a pistol. Personally I use a S&W .45 compact with 230 grain buffalo bore HP to start along with the other various assorted things I keep on my person at all times anyway. I prefer a larger round simply to be able to inflict more damage once it gets inside.

After much searching and trying several different pistols, I got my wife a S&W M&P 9mm compact for CC and personal protection. 3 different size backstraps makes it adjustable. After 1500 rounds there's only been a couple of no fires due to hard primers. Also, it's easy to clean, super reliable, and pretty much stupid proof.

But those are just my thoughts.

Oh and if your driveway is long enough, don't forget the Barrett .50 BMG so you can get them before they get to the door.

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